Eleanor

'Eleanor' is a novel by Mrs. Humphry Ward that follows the story of a woman named Eleanor who believed she was going to marry her cousin, Manisty. As they worked together on a book about Italian politics and religion, their connection grew stronger. But when an American woman named Lucy captured Manisty's heart, Eleanor was left heartbroken and consumed by jealousy. Despite the political and social subtext surrounding church and state that is woven into the story, Eleanor's struggle with rejection and instability makes this a compelling read. With a surprising twist at the end, this novel offers a poignant portrayal of love, loss, and the human psyche.